Portugal's Que Ronaldo in play on November 24. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Gang
Doha, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- On November 24, the Portuguese team led by Que Ronaldo (Cristiano Ronaldo) defeated Ghana 3:2 with difficulty and achieved a "good start" in Group H of the Qatar World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who had just parted with Manchester United before the game, was the focus of the game. The 37-year-old star scored a penalty to score in five consecutive World Cups to become the first man in history.
All five goals of the game occurred 60 minutes later. In the 62nd minute, Ronaldo was brought down by Ghanaian defender Salisu in the box, and the referee decisively awarded a penalty, and Ronaldo hit the penalty.
But within ten minutes Ghana equalized the score. Koudus broke through from the left and crossed, Portugal centre-back Andrea Pereira missed the scoring, and Ghana's Andre Ayu scored in the middle.
In the 78th minute, Felix received a precise direct assist from Bruno Fernandes (B Fei) and calmly pushed a goal against Ghanaian goalkeeper Artie Zigi to put Portugal ahead again. Two minutes later, it was another assist from B Fei, this time benefiting 23-year-old young striker Leon, who won the ball on the left and pushed into the far corner to make it 3-1.
Portugal's Rubén Dias (center) celebrates a team score with teammate Danilo Pereira during a match on November 24. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Gang
Portugal coach Santos, who thought the big picture was decided, replaced two goalscoring heroes in the 88th minute, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Felix. However, Ghana's substitute midfielder Bookari's header a minute later put the result in suspense.
Ghanaian player Andre Ayu (left) scores a shot during a match on November 24. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xin Yuewei
Garner had a chance to equalize before the end, Williams took advantage of the Portuguese goalkeeper Costa's serve when he was unprepared, "stealing" the ball behind him, but when he turned around, he fell to the ground, and when he quickly got up to hit the goal, he was saved by the opponent who was defending in time, and Portugal narrowly saved the victory.
Compared to the spectacular second half, the first half was dull, Portugal had nearly seventy percent possession but never found a good chance to score, and Ghana did not complete a single shot.